The Parish Churches of Ranworth with Panxworth,
South Walsham, Upton and Woodbastwick

Corpus Christi

The illuminated letter ‘S’ begins the Latin antiphon “Sacerdos
in eterna….” describing Christ as an eternal high priest. The
miniature shows a priest elevating the bread at Holy Communion. This is
still done in Ranworth Church and proclaims that the body of Christ is present
among worshipping Christians. Notice the altar curtains to keep out draughts
and emphasise the holiness of the actions that take place there.